We all know the cliche "they lit up a room". On this true crime podcast, we will explain why you should stay safe and never "light up a room"! We aim to shine a light on the well known cases as well as the overlooked or forgotten stories. Join us each week as we cover a new investigation and illuminate the darkness that surrounds us.
Never Light Up A Room Podcast
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We all know the cliche "they lit up a room". On this true crime podcast, we will explain why you should stay safe and never "light up a room"! We aim to shine a light on the well known cases as well as the overlooked or forgotten stories. Join us each week as we cover a new investigation and illuminate the darkness that surrounds us.
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July 8, 2026
Episode Re-Release: The Escape of Kara Robinson
<p>With life being unpredictable lets flash back 1 year ago today and have Episode 067: The Escape of Kara Robinson for a Re-Release episode! Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p>On June 24th 2002 while at a friends house, 15 year old Kara was outside watering plants when a man pulled into the driveway. Striking up a conversation, the man would then go on to kidnap Kara and take her back to his apartment where he would assault her for the next 18 hours. </p><p><br></p><p> </p><p><br></p><p>Sources: </p><p><br></p><p>Pelisek, Christine, “At 15, Kara Robinson Chamberlain Was Kidnapped by a Serial Killer. She Not Only Escaped — She Helped Catch Him”, People, February 17th 2022, https://people.com/crime/kara-robinson-chamberlain-survived-serial-killer-helped-catch-him-as-teen/, Accessed July 6th 2025 </p><p><br></p><p> </p><p><br></p><p>Morgan, Amber, “Kara Robinson: The 15-Year-Old Girl Who Escaped A Serial Killer, Then Helped Police Solve Three Of His Murders”, All Thats Interesting, August 29, 2024, https://allthatsinteresting.com/kara-robinson, Accessed July 6th 2025 </p><p><br></p><p> </p><p><br></p><p>Finn, Natalie, “Why Kara Robinson's Escape From a Suspected Serial Killer in 2002 Is as Timely a Story as Ever”, E News, February 11, 2023, https://www.eonline.com/news/1364336/why-kara-robinsons-escape-from-a-suspected-serial-killer-in-2002-is-as-timely-a-story-as-ever, Accessed July 6th 2025 </p><p><br></p><p> </p><p><br></p><p>Dziemianowicz, Joe, “‘Picking Me Was The Greatest Mistake He Ever Made’: Where Is Kara Robinson’s Kidnapper Now?”, Oxygen True Crime, September 26, 2021, https://www.oxygen.com/escaping-captivity-the-kara-robinson-story/crime-news/where-is-kara-robinsons-kidnapper-richard, Accessed July 6th 2025 </p><p><br></p><p> </p><p><br></p><p>Gokhale, Stuti, “Kara Robinson Chamberlain: Where is Kidnapping Survivor Now?” The Cinemaholic, February 11, 2023, https://thecinemaholic.com/kara-robinson-chamberlain-where-is-kidnapping-survivor-now/, Accessed July 6th 2025 </p>
July 1, 2026
Episode 115: The Disappearance of Lori Hacking
<p>Lori Hacking seemed to have everything to look forward to, a happy marriage, a baby on the way, and an exciting new chapter just around the corner. But when she vanished after what was supposed to be an early morning jog, investigators quickly discovered that not everything in her seemingly perfect life was as it appeared. As the search for Lori intensified, a web of shocking lies, devastating betrayal, and heartbreaking truths began to unravel. This is the tragic case of Lori Hacking, a story that would captivate the nation and leave one family forever searching for answers. </p><p></p><p>Sources: </p><p> </p><p>Kettler, Sara, “The Murder of Lori Hacking: Killed by Her Husband's Lies”, A&E, July 23, 2021, <a href="https://www.aetv.com/articles/murder-of-lori-hacking" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>https://www.aetv.com/articles/murder-of-lori-hacking</u></a>, Accessed June 28th, 2026 </p><p> </p><p>Crime Library Writers, “The Murder of Lori Hacking”, Crime Library, <a href="https://crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/family/mark_hacking/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>https://crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/family/mark_hacking/</u></a>, Accessed June 28th, 2026 </p><p> </p><p>Wikipedia, The Murder of Lori Hacking, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Lori_Hacking" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Lori_Hacking</u></a>, Accessed June 28th 2026 </p><p> </p><p></p>
July 1, 2026
Leave the Light On June 2026
<p>We're back with our twenty eighth Leave the Light On episode where we recap the cases covered in the previous month, discuss true crime headlines from the month, and give you a sneak peak at what is coming up in the next month. If we know!References: </p><p><br></p><p>Levenson, Eric, “‘I am responsible.’ Takeaways from Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann’s sentencing hearing”, CNN, June 17, 2026, https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/17/us/rex-heuermann-life-sentence, Accessed June 27, 2026 </p>
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